Originally Posted by Karnak

Paying down the debt is important. Making the stock "investment grade" is important. Paying the pension debt down ahead of schedule is important. Buying new aircraft to replace aging aircraft is important. Buying aircraft to grow is important.

The message I get from the MEC is that it's better to negotiate with a successful enterprise, than a money losing one. A brief glance at contract history might help you see that.

Good luck!